It had been a long time since he had seen Valis so unnerved. It honestly worried him most wouldn't notice or just write it off as him being paranoid. Mace himself knew better. He had been with Valis for so long he had stopped counting the years. None of the others could image what Valis went through on a daily basis. He had admiration for the young man and respect. He moved quickly with ease through the palace. His own steps matching perfectly behind his prince. He had been outside the library the whole time keep guard. Not that he was told to, but he did so for Valis. He never told Valis that he stayed up and kept guard of him as the prince slept. Or that on his off time he still kept a eye on him. His own sacrifice was of no significance. It was his job to protect the young man or it had been once.


Somewhere along the line it blurred and he had found himself captivated by the young man. He let his eyes run up and down the prince once as the followed beside the young man now. He did it quick so not to draw attention to himself. "You shouldn't worry so much. You are already their joy." He said trying to help the prince to feel better. He noticed that the prince looks as if he hadn't been outside much lately his skin was paler than normal. The robes that normally hung and shaped him well seemed lose. He followed the young prince into the thrown room where he took his place bowing before the King. He dared not to go further than just inside. Only the prince could move freely within the room and he king. Even invited every pawn had their place. He knew his roll and would play it well.